TIP OF THE DAY: Grilled Watermelon Steaks

[1] Grilled watermelon steaks with walnut gremolata (photo courtesy McCormick). [2] Use seedless watermelon (photo courtesy Bridges Produce).   We’ve previously recommended cauliflower steaks and grilled cabbage steaks. Today’s “field meat” steaks are made with watermelon. The sweet fruit is grilled with savory seasonings to create a special first course. Seedless watermelon is cut into…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Red, White & Blue Ice Cubes For July 4th

Here’s an easy way to turn any cold drink into a July 4th drink: red, white (clear) and blue ice cubes. You don’t have to purchase special star-shaped ice cubes trays, but they add to the fun. You can use whatever trays you have. You can color ice for any occasion. McCormick even makes black…
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RECIPE: Red, White & Blue Sangria

Yankee Doodle Brandy: Combine white wine and Grand Marnier orange brandy for July 4th (photo courtesy Elegant Affairs).   This fun and arty sangria recipe is from caterer Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs (www.elegantaffairscaterers.com): RECIPE: JULY 4TH SANGRIA Ingredients For 1 Large Pitcher 2 bottles dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1 cup triple…
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